Trends | Oct 27, 2023

What is it like to get married in the Caribbean? Destinations to celebrate your wedding in paradise

 

If you’re thinking of getting married in the Caribbean, destinations such as Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica will make your wedding unforgettable. We have 21 All-inclusive Iberostar hotels located on the best beaches ready to welcome this new way of traveling and saying “I do”. At these hotels, the Ever Green Weddings concept is changing the way you make memories: you can fully customize your experience and enjoy an idyllic setting where luxury and sustainability go hand in hand. Because you deserve nothing less.

A team of professionals specialized in wedding planning will guide you and your partner throughout the entire process. What’s more, we’ll provide you with endless sources of inspiration to choose from depending on your tastes and preferences. This way, you can turn the celebration into a unique and completely special moment. From start to finish, the customizable design of Ever Green Weddings allows you to express your true selves. You’ve already taken this big step: now all you need to do is choose the destination.


 

Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica: three styles, so many possibilities

In Mexico, the Mayan culture inspires dream weddings in harmony with nature. Iberostar locations such as the Riviera Maya, Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel play host to weddings designed with sustainability in mind. Iberostar Grand Paraíso is a superior-category hotel designed for adults and complete with a butler service, stylish suites and accessible areas. This hotel is a favorite among couples who want to get married in the Caribbean. It is located within the Paraíso Resort on the Riviera Maya, where you can also find Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites, perfect for families with children.

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The turquoise waters, white, sandy beaches and, in general, all the sensory beauty of the Dominican Republic will bear witness to your union in areas such as Playa Bávaro in Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Bayahibe. The lush landscape extends into the hotels Iberostar makes available to you on the oceanfront, featuring all the comfort and services you and your guests need so you can relax and enjoy the wedding. Iberostar Grand Bávaro and Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Bávaro particularly stand out.

Jamaica (and the unbelievable beaches in Montego Bay) complete this triad of wedding destinations infused with the energy of the Caribbean. Music, the desire for adventure and relaxation will accompany you during your stay at any of the three Iberostar hotels on the island: Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites and Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, in the Grand, Selection and Five Stars categories, respectively.

 

Ever Green Weddings

In the same way that responsible cuisine is promoted in the dining areas at our hotels, Iberostar’s sustainable weddings also focus on honest culinary options. Fresh and seasonal ingredients are the shining stars of our menus. All the fish and seafood served at our hotels in Mexico is responsibly sourced, for example. And we must add that when designing our wedding banquets, we prioritize dishes made using local, farm-to-table ingredients. With every single detail taken care of with sustainability principles in mind, Ever Green Weddings are in line with our commitment to responsible tourism.

From the proposal to the honeymoon: your wedding doesn’t start (or end) here

The Wedding Week format allows for weddings to be extended for several days so the before, during and after can also form part of the celebration. And, if this weren’t enough, you and your partner can stay at the hotel where the wedding will take place for two nights during the preparation stage. This stay, which can be booked for a special rate, includes an upgrade to the best room available upon your arrival, an appointment with the wedding planner, a tour of the wedding areas, a meeting with local suppliers (flowers, music, gifts, etc.) and the chance to choose your banquet, as well as the opportunity to take out a loan. 

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If you need ideas for the proposal, Iberostar will help you surprise your partner with a custom proposal: a candlelit walk on the beach, a private dinner at sunset or a suite decorated with their favorite flowers are just some of the many customizable suggestions we can make happen. After the wedding, it’s time for the honeymoon, and you don’t even need to leave the Caribbean. You can continue the amazing experience you’ve already had here with, once again, your personal style at the center.